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R517 KGO

1998 Saab 900 S Talladega

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,108 mi
Last recorded175,108 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega107,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 KGO
MakeSaab
Model900 S Talladega
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 175,108 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 175,074 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 164,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 151,695 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 151,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 131,471 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 131,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Talladega?

Based on 620 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,662
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
position lamp(s) not working 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 31
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27
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R517 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 107,583 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Talladega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Talladega typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 S Talladega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R517 KGO registered?

R517 KGO is a 1998 Saab 900 S Talladega, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R517 KGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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